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address: "31820 Cedar Ridge Road, St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374, United States"
latitude: 45.5651
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phone: "(320) 557-0043"
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# Dovetail Design & Remodeling

Original Houzz profile: [Dovetail Design & Remodeling](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/dovetail-design-and-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~1921619802)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Remodelers
- **Location:** St. Joseph, MN
- **Serves:** Saint Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park, Saint Joseph, Cold Spring, Collegeville, Saint Augusta, Rockville, Avon, Richmond, Saint Stephen, Pleasant Lake, Forada
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (32 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Free consultation
- 13 years in business

At Dovetail Design & Remodeling, we bring your vision to life by blending innovative design with exceptional craftsmanship to create a space that reflects your family’s needs and personal style.

Every project begins with a collaborative and personalized design experience tailored to meet your goals. We take the time to understand your vision, infusing creativity and functionality into every detail. Once the design is finalized, we begin turning your dreams into reality, delivering a seamless remodeling experience from start to finish.

With a focus on quality, service, and customer satisfaction, Dovetail ensures your remodel adds lasting beauty and value to your home.

### Services Provided

- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Home Extensions
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Countertops
- 3D Rendering
- Custom Pantries
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Floor Plans
- Vanity Installation
- Bathroom Design
- Kitchen Design
- Basement Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Pantry Design

### Areas Served

- Saint Cloud
- Sartell
- Sauk Rapids
- Waite Park
- Saint Joseph
- Cold Spring
- Collegeville
- Saint Augusta
- Rockville
- Avon
- Richmond
- Saint Stephen
- Pleasant Lake
- Forada

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Dovetail Design & Remodeling |
| Address | 31820 Cedar Ridge Road, St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374, United States |
| Phone | (320) 557-0043 |
| Website | https://dovetaildesignremodel.com/ |
| License Number | BC756190 |
| Followers on Houzz | 86 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dovetail-Kitchen-Designs-LLC/348710255154072
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/DovetailDesign
- Blog — http://www.dovetailkitchendesigns.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Dovetail Design & Remodeling](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/dovetail-design-and-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~1921619802)
- **Website:** https://dovetaildesignremodel.com/
- **Phone:** (320) 557-0043

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2014 Associate of the Year- Central Minnesota Builders Association

- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2025), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [Central Minnesota Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/central-minnesota-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~344324193)
- [Builders Association of Minnesota](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/builders-association-of-minnesota-pfvwus-pf~378840352)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 32 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 48.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Tanya Schmitz, Dec. 2024**

> We worked with Dovetail on a kitchen remodel for our mid-century modern home.  We had the BEST experience we could have ever expected with a contractor and designer.  Chris was very communicative and understanding of the fact that we were living in the home he was working on.  Our final project is gorgeous and it is all because of the work Dovetail did.  We couldn't have designed it nearly as beautifully as it turned out and every little detail was well-thought-out.  We would recommend Dovetail over and over again.

**★★★★★ — hpzimmer, Dec. 2024**

> I couldn't be happier with the work Dovetail did on our home!  Chris did an outstanding job on our kitchen.  He kept us informed throughout the process, and his attention to detail was evident throughout.  We highly recommend Dovetail!!

**★★★★★ — Kurt Durr, May 2023**

> Chris was really good. I mean, In a world where you don’t know what to expect in construction and remodeling, it’s honestly so refreshing to get someone who is actually on time, respectful, reliable and does great work all at the same time. His eye for design is great. The project was completed on time and on budget. And he makes sure everything is right down to the last detail.
> We will definitely hire Chris and Dovetail again!

**★★★★★ — lstrom, Oct. 2022**

> We are very happy clients of Dovetail Kitchen Designs. Our kitchen remodel project turned out great and we enjoyed working with Chris. He listened to our ideas and provided a fabulous design to acheive the look and feel we were working towards. Chris took care of all the details and thought of absolutely everything.  Chris oversaw and executed the project beautifully. He's very straight forward, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend Dovetail Kitchen Desings

**★★★★★ — Steve & Barb Isaacson, Dec. 2021**

> Our design, construction & follow up went smoothly thanks to Chris. He always answered questions and calls promptly. His ideas helped us design a beautiful, functional kitchen/dining area. The professionals that worked on our remodel were skilled, friendly, prompt & cleaned up after done for the day. This included plumbers, electricians, painters, cabinet installers and Chis himself! We are thrilled with the final product that is our kitchen/dining room & plan to have Chris help us with remodeling our 2 bathrooms.

**★★★★★ — Kari Kissinger, Dec. 2021**

> Chris is very friendly and professional. He made my dream kitchen a reality. I feel so blessed we chose him to do our remodel. I highly recommend Dovetail!!

**Comment from Dovetail Design & Remodeling:**

> Thank you, Kari!  It was a pleasure to work with you on your project!

**★★★★★ — Becky Steinberg, Nov. 2020**

> We recently had Dovetail Kitchen Designs complete a full kitchen renovation. I can’t tell you how happy we are. Chris takes great pride in what he offers. From concept into design, our finished space was so easy with his process. We met several times to plan what we wanted. Chris was great to work with given we needed a lot of help with design. When the work began (amid a COVID pandemic no less) the amount of care for our home, lifestyle, and craftsmanship was evident from day one. We are now using our completed kitchen and every day I am amazed at the detail and thought that went into planning this space.  The attention to detail, and building exactly what we envisioned, couldn’t have been more perfect. I would highly recommend Dovetail Kitchen Designs to anyone who has any home project. Not only are we extremely pleased with the final result of our kitchen, but we were also excited to have found a reputable, respectable, trustworthy company to partner with again in the future. I am already thinking a bathroom renovation or a living room addition might be in our future. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough. Well done.

**★★★★★ — Robert Lutz, June 2020**

> My wife and I had some vague ideas of what we wanted in a shared home office. Chris Hensel listened to us and prepared a design which,not only matched our ideas, but included some great suggestions. The plan he presented was well thought-out. We were thrilled with the finished product. Now each of us have our own work space in a beautiful office that is efficient and comfortable. Dovetail Design provided an excellent plan, the finest materials, high quality craftsmanship, and electrical, computer and communications expertise.
> 'The Office' has become one of our favorite rooms in the house. We highly recommend Dovetail Design. P.S. We were also pleased with to cost. We got a lot of bang for our buck.

**★★★★★ — Greg & Jo Johnson, Dec. 2018**

> Chris designed a remodel for our kitchen at our cabin.  We were very pleased how well it turned out.  Chris was excellent to work with & we would highly recommend him for any project!

**★★★★★ — MAUREEN GRABER, Nov. 2018**

> Dovetail Kitchen Designs created an amazing, updated, functional kitchen from my outdated 1950s kitchen. Chris's design included little extras and tips we would not have considered without him. He was always professional. He was knowledgeable and worked with us on our timeline. He checked in daily, updated us on the work and satisifed our every request.   We requested all the lights to operate from our home network device, and he made it happen! We could not be more satisfied and happy with our kitchen. Highly recommend Dovetail.

**★★★★★ — Julie and Jim Marthaler, Jan. 2017**

> Our 32-year-old kitchen was long overdue for an update, and we also wanted to expand it by including an adjoining living room space that was no longer needed.  We met with Chris of Dovetail Kitchen Designs to conceptualize a new large kitchen, dining area and entrance which included structural change, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, lighting, and appliances etc.  He listened attentively to our needs and desires for this huge project to conform this space to fit our home's character and our lifestyle.  Chris presented us with a very detailed design that we absolutely loved!  We especially appreciated his expertise in cabinetry design.  Our cabinets are simply gorgeous and we are amazed with all of the additional cabinet space he was able to give us.  Chris was always attentive to our questions and concerns, provided us with excellent, top-notch contractors and was very reassuring of choices that we made would work out well and complement each other.  We are extremely happy with our new beautiful kitchen and will be calling on Chris in the future to help us with further updates.

**★★★★★ — Tammy Benson, Dec. 2016**

> I finally have my dream kitchen due to the expertise of Chris at Dovetail.  Chris provided wonderful ideas on our main floor remodel focusing primarily on the kitchen. He went through a comprehensive interview/discovery process to come up with a couple incredible designs. After selecting our preference, he handled all the details and narrowed down the materials from hardware, lighting, flooring, countertops to paint colors which made our selection process easy. Since we were on the same page and trusted Chris, he saved us many hours of time by doing all the legwork. He was amazing keeping us on track and within budget. You hear and read about the negative experiences people have with remodeling but ours was virtually perfect and it's because of Chris. He went above the call of duty by personally delivering materials to our home, researching appliance recommendations, providing suggestions on our kitchen chairs and checking on the progress/details with our contractor. Even though it's nice to have a functioning kitchen again, our experience went so well I would do it again.

## Selected projects

- ["C"  Owner's Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/c-owner-s-suite-pj-vj~7537588)
  - Location: Sartell, MN
  - Photos: 8
- [Sartell Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sartell-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~6480915)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Sartell Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sartell-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~7607063)
  - Location: Sartell, MN
  - Photos: 10
- ["B" Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/b-lake-home-pj-vj~7491239)
  - Location: Richmond, MN
  - Photos: 5
- ["C" Girls Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/c-girls-bathroom-pj-vj~7537591)
  - Location: Sartell, MN
  - Photos: 4
- [Sartell "T" Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sartell-t-bathroom-pj-vj~7175543)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- ["H" Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/h-lake-home-pj-vj~7491232)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [St. Joseph - "K" Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-joseph-k-kitchen-pj-vj~7175323)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Sartell "B" Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sartell-b-bathroom-pj-vj~7491224)
  - Location: Sartell, MN
  - Photos: 1
- [Alexandria Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alexandria-bathroom-pj-vj~6480882)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Camp Lake "W" Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/camp-lake-w-kitchen-pj-vj~7491245)
  - Location: Pine Center, MN
  - Photos: 5
- [St. Cloud New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-cloud-new-construction-pj-vj~5627303)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Sartell New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sartell-new-construction-pj-vj~2901147)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Annandale - "S" Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annandale-s-kitchen-pj-vj~7175535)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [LPL Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lpl-cabin-pj-vj~5544750)
  - Location: Perham, MN
  - Photos: 8
- [Annandale Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annandale-lake-home-pj-vj~2967643)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Rustic Cabin Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-cabin-remodel-pj-vj~2681092)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Foley New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foley-new-home-pj-vj~5526266)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Ranch Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-remodel-pj-vj~807283)
  - Location: Saint Cloud, MN
  - Photos: 10
- [Modern Style meets Old World Craftsmanship](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-style-meets-old-world-craftsmanship-pj-vj~663945)
  - Location: Becker, MN
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: In this transitional kitchen and dining room renovation, we utilized an addition for the new kitchen. This allowed us to turn the old kitchen and dining room into a spacious dining room with a built in buffet/china cabinet. The bright finishes invite guests to enter the space as they ascend the stairs of this mid-90's split entry. Yes, a split entry can look like this!

[See all 41 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/dovetail-design-and-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~1921619802)

## Ideabooks

- [Alaska Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138764103/list/alaska-farmhouse) — 19 ideas
- [Camp Lake Cabin Addition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165294634/list/camp-lake-cabin-addition) — 1 idea
- [Backyard Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138967051/list/backyard-oasis) — 2 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118734765/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [Forever House 2018](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97295329/list/forever-house-2018) — 4 ideas
- [Cedar Ridge Project Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/95284931/list/cedar-ridge-project-landscaping) — 3 ideas
- [Little Pine Lake Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48174032/list/little-pine-lake-guest-house) — 8 ideas
- [Unique Storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29807407/list/unique-storage) — 3 ideas
- [Cool Bars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24379108/list/cool-bars) — 6 ideas
- [Black & Gray Modern Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21986408/list/black-gray-modern-bathrooms) — 12 ideas

[See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dovetailkitchendesigns)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Beautiful stone.** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the name of this stone?

A: Thanks for inquiring!  The name of the stone is 'Moose Mountain Ledge'

**Q: Looks great! Is the reeded side of the glass facing out?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Should reeded side face in or out?

A: Hello!  The outside is smooth (to allow for easy cleaning!) and the reeded side faces inward.

**Q: Floor** *(in Photo Questions)*

Who is the floor manufacturer and what color?

A: Handscraped Natural Acacia. Engineered floor. No manufacturer info. Hope that helps!

**Q: What is the stain color on these cabinets and the wood?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hello, the stain color is a "Valspar" brand stain called "Black Ash".  The cabinetry is cherry.  Please remember that as a rule you should never pick your final stain color from a small sample or a picture.  Always verify the final color with the fabricator of your cabinetry.  Thank you, and happy building!

**Q: Cabinet wood and stain color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Wondering what color the cabinets are stained and what wood they are made from! Thank you!

A: The cabinet stain was a custom stain color.  They cabinets are clear alder.

**Q: what is the lighting above the table called?  who manufactures it?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: I'm sorry but that has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
-Dovetail

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*